Trail Running calendar near Cheltenham 2026-2027

Test your endurance at this 12 hour backyard ultra in the Black Mountains featuring a unique sprint finish on the final lap. Runners tackle a scenic 4.167 mile loop of trail and tarmac with on site facilities and support.

Experience a 50 mile single loop through the historic Chiltern countryside featuring 5600ft of climb. This fully marked ultramarathon visits filmed locations and picturesque villages with complete aid station support.

Race 47 miles along the Cotswold Way from Chipping Campden to Painswick, traversing the rolling hills of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This licensed continuous trail challenge runs under UK Athletics and TRA rules.

Test your endurance at Wyre Forest in a unique hourly loop challenge where you choose your distance. Complete the 6.7 km forest circuit every hour to stay in the race until only the Lone Wolf remains.

Test your endurance on a 102 mile non stop trail race along the scenic Cotswold Way National Trail from Chipping Campden to Bath. This hilly point to point journey features constant elevation changes and beautiful village views.

Experience a scenic point to point half marathon along the historic Tissington Trail. This traffic free course features a gentle downhill gradient and stunning views across the Derbyshire Dales.

Experience the vast landscapes of the New Forest National Park with a choice of three trail distances under an endless sky. Enjoy a fully supported race starting from Hyde Common with beautiful forest views and local wildlife.

Experience the rolling Northamptonshire countryside with a half marathon or five mile trail race. Enjoy scenic views across bridleways and footpaths before celebrating with local medals and homemade village cakes.

Choose your own distance at this New Forest trail event featuring a 3.28 mile loop. Enjoy flexible start times and scenic forest paths with full facilities and a commemorative medal for all finishers.

Run a scenic 10km through Cannock Chase Forest's woodland and heath with live chip timing and a finisher medal. Canicross friendly and offering a post race snack and drink, this event blends great trails with a welcoming vibe.

A hilly trail event in the Cothi valley offering a 13 mile half marathon, a 6.5 mile alternative and a kids race, held at Pumsaint Village Hall with online entry and published route and results.

Join this flexible timed event along the flat River Thames towpath in Walton on Thames. Complete as many laps as you like over seven hours to achieve distances from 5km to an ultra marathon.

The Chiltern 50 Ultra Challenge offers looped trail distances of 50 km, 25 km, and 10 km through the scenic Chiltern Hills. It features a basecamp at Henley Showground with camping, food, and a celebration. Options are available for walkers..

A 10-mile trail race set in the scenic Candover Valley at Chilton Manor Farm. The route features a historic Yew tree-lined finish and includes private trails with 240m of ascent. Participants receive a unique medal and can enjoy refreshment..

The Endless Garden is a last-person-standing Backyard Ultra marathon. Runners tackle a 4.167-mile loop every hour from a base at The Waggoners Pub, where spectators and crews are welcome. The event includes drink vouchers and a special pub..

Explore the scenic woodland paths and castle views of Margam Country Park in this multi distance trail event. Enjoy a fully marshalled course with chip timing and a finisher medal for all participants.

Experience the beauty of the Forest of Dean on this scenic woodland trail half marathon. Run entirely on forest paths with no road crossings, this late September race features a chip timed course and finisher medals for all.

Experience a scenic trail run through historic Cranborne Chase and Martin Down Nature Reserve. Choose from 10k, half marathon, or marathon distances starting at the convenient Salisbury Racecourse.

Enjoy a flat riverside run along the Thames with a chocolate themed aid station. Choose your own distance from 5km to ultra marathon within a flexible seven hour time limit.

The Kingfisher Challenge is a flexible six-hour trail run in the scenic Coombe Abbey Park. Run as many 3.3-mile laps as you like on paths through woodland and grassland. Choose your own distance and finish with a medal or a tree-planting to..